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HJ54 LYK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,069 mi
Last recorded99,069 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 LYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 89,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,205 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,210 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,557 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,651 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HJ54 LYK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ54 LYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ54 LYK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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